A Tennessee mother says her teenager had to undergo surgery because she was consuming too much of her favorite spicy snack. Rene Craighead told WREG in Memphis that her 17-year-old daughter had to have her gallbladder removed unexpectedly due to abdominal pain. "When my daughter had to have this surgery, I knew I had to tell everybody about it," she said. Craighead said a doctor informed her that hot chips, such as Hot Cheetos, Takis and Hot Fries, were part of the cause of the abdominal pain her daughter was experiencing. She said her daughter always asks for those snacks when she makes grocery runs but she started to feel sick. According to Craighead’s daughter, also named Rene, she was eating at least four bags of spicy flavored chips a week. Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Cary Canvender said that the spicy treats can cause issues for gallbladders but other factors could be part of the issue as well. Canvender told WREG that several patients have reported issues due to spicy flavored chips. "We probably see around 100 kids a month, easily,” he said.

A Tennessee mother says her teenager had to undergo surgery because she was consuming too much of her favorite spicy snack.